Network of experts

Work with my trusted experts in Portugal

I was all alone 3 years ago: I didn’t know a word of Portuguese, I didn’t know anything about the standard of housing in Portugal, and I made many mistakes when registering with the tax office. You can avoid these hurdles by making use of my network. Emigration is already mentally difficult enough, so you can be glad about every worry less.

I can only recommend that you work with experts from the beginning so that you don’t fall on your face or even get ripped off. My purpose is to build a bridge between you and the natives and while doing so, give back to the people of Portugal. That is why I am only recommending Portuguese experts and people that I know personally and have worked with.

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Unless we all work together, no solution will be found.

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Are you worrying about

finding a new and safe home?

You decided to move abroad, whatever the reasons. The first thing you want to be sorted is a new home. This is easier said than done because you might not know, in which area you want to live and which one is safe; you might not even be in the country yourself to get a feeling; you do not know about the housing standards, the market, and the prices; you wouldn’t know when you are being ripped off. On top of a home, you also might need to find a good school for your children, but also you don’t know anything about the education system in Portugal. Or you want to buy land, build your own dream house, and don’t know about the permits, the process, and the possible holes you can step into. 


Are you stressed out

about registering for taxes?

Moving to a different country and changing your residency also means new social security and tax responsibilities. Here it is very important that you do not make any mistakes, which are very easy to make because you do not know the law of the country and are not a native speaker. Especially as a self-employed person or with a company abroad, you really want to set this up correctly, so you can sleep at night. Also, you want to make the best of saving on taxes in Portugal. 


Are you feeling lost

thinking about your legal obligations?

A move to a new country might be not as easy for you as just packing your bag. Your spouse might not be European and would need to apply for a visa. One way of securing a residency in Portugal is real estate investment. European or not, you should always work with a lawyer when it comes to buying property. Or maybe you are facing other legal issues and need professional help?


Are you nervous

because you can’t (yet) speak the language?

With immigrating to Portugal and choosing it as your new homeland, you should make an effort of integrating into the country. The first thing is to learn the language, so you can communicate with the locals. It is not ok, to take English for granted and not even try to learn Portuguese. Yes, it is not an easy language to learn, understand, and pronounce. Especially, learning a new language as an adult can be challenging, but it is part of the process of moving abroad. And it can be done.

Don’t worry anymore!

You do not have to face all the struggles alone. I have been exactly where you are now: alone with my worries about how the heck I am figuring out all these necessary but so hard-to-understand tasks! I made a lot of mistakes, e.g. moved into moldy buildings, registered in the wrong tax regime, and was ignorant enough to not learn the language. Because I know how you feel, a big wish of mine is to make it easier for you. Therefore, I teamed up with all the experts I work with personally and can offer you a network of Portuguese accountants, lawyers, teachers, and real estate agents. This network will continuously grow as I meet up with new contacts in the country, and you can be assured, that I only recommend people I personally get to know.

Finding a new home

with Sofia from REMAX

With extensive experience living abroad and working as a teacher in Portugal, Sofia possesses in-depth knowledge of the local school system and understands the challenges of adapting to a new country. She provides valuable guidance and recommendations on optimal living locations and the best schools for your children, ensuring a smooth transition and a sense of belonging in our nation. Dedicated to preserving your unique life story, culture, and values, Sofia offers her expertise in real estate in the international market since 2020. Currently residing in Cascais, she specializes in assisting families in finding accommodation in the Lisbon area and its surroundings, while also aiding in selecting the most suitable school for your children. Seize the opportunity to engage directly with Sofia, gain firsthand insights, and expedite your journey toward discovering the ideal home for you and your family in Portugal.

Take the opportunity of speaking with her directly, get information firsthand, and be three steps further in your process of finding a suitable new home for you and your family in Portugal.

you can ask her all of this and more
  • the procedure in Portugal of buying a house / renting

  • the contracts and taxes

  • timeframes/ timelines needed

  • renovations and building licenses/ permits

  • schools (international or Portuguese), the education system

  • network of architects, designers, lawyers

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  • Personal Finance Management

  • Corporate Finance for Small and Medium-sized Companies 

  • Insurance Management


Get your most important questions answered and get a feeling for a possible future collaboration. (45-min call for 60 €, incl. 23% VAT).

Setting up your tax residency

with Patrícia Barbosa and team

Patrícia is managing my IVA and tax declarations, as well as my social security declarations. She is extremely reliable, has initiative and has helped me figure out a lot about the Portuguese fiscal world. If you want to understand the tax laws and advantages, make sure to book a consultation with her. Also, if you would rather have someone professional deal with all the bookkeeping, you are in the right hands as well.

  • Civil law (contracts, purchase and sale, lease, rent, acquiring properties, real estate investment)

  • Family law (inheritances, divorces, parental responsibilities)

  • Business Law (incorporation of companies)

  • Labor Law (employment contracts, legal advice)

  • Immigration, Citizenship, Due diligence with finance and social security


First consultation 200 € excl. VAT.

Book with 10 % discount: investment now of 180 € + 23 % VAT

How to book: send an e-mail with your questions for the consult, and let them know your availability during the day; Mag or Branca will offer you a date for a 60-min call and prepare your call, book the appointment and pay the invoice. The video call will be recorded, no Zoom account is necessary. Afterward, you will receive an e-mail from the team with a short summary and your next steps.

legal advice and assistance

with lawyers registered in the Bar Association of Portugal

Margarida and Branca are registered lawyers, licensed in Portugal. They are offering legal advice to you and will help you with their expertise, knowledge and network of experts, to be aware of all the risks and responsibilities you might face.

Margarida graduated from Universidade Lusiada de Lisboa in 2003.

learn Portuguese at your own pace

with Margarida from learn Portuguese with Mag

Margarida is passionate about teaching Portuguese to foreigners and does so with a lot of patience and fun. She chose what made her happy, which is helping people understand and speak European Portuguese. In her classes, you will learn real Portuguese from a local, and it will never feel like a boring school subject.

I have been attending Mag’s group courses via Zoom since May 2021, learned a lot in a very short time, and am level A2 now.  


Private lessons or group courses

Book first class / course / package with 10 % discount code „Svenja10“.

How to book: send an E-mail to Mag inquiring about either her availability of private lessons or the next group course, use my Promocode to get a 10 % discount on your first booking. 

Margarida

Margarida

  • for beginners and advanced students

  • for children and teenagers

  • level A.1 – C.2

  • private lessons

  • group classes

  • online via zoom

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